Independence girl's dream to go to Hawaii granted by Make-A-Wish

A Louisiana girl who has cancer is going on a once-in-a-lifetime trip thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Emily Bassey, a 14-year-old from Independence, is set to fulfill her dream of visiting Hawaii this fall. The trip was gifted to her thanks...

How you can support local families at Hawaii Foodbank’s August food drive

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - You can help local families in need this weekend at the Hawaii Foodbank’s largest annual fundraising event. Saturday, August 2, community members are encouraged to donate or hold their own food drives to support local...

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue celebrates Spam Musubi Day on Aug. 8

Spam musubi [L&L Hawaiian Barbecue] Residents are invited to drop by L&L Hawaiian Barbecue in Annandale on Friday, Aug. 8, for a free Spam musubi from noon to 2 p.m. Aug. 8 is annual SPAM® Musubi Day, a holiday launched by L&L and officially...

VA provides 859 home loans in Hawaii totaling $622 million in Q1

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 859 home loans totaling $622 million in Hawaii during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025, according to figures provided by the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.The VA assists service...

The Hawaiian word every traveler should know

The Hawaiian concept of "malama" emphasizes taking care of the land and community. Hawaii's Malama Hawaii Program connects tourists with volunteer opportunities to give back to the islands. Travelers can volunteer in various activities, such as...

Hurricane Iona Strengthens to Category 3, Remains South of Hawaii

HONOLULU, Hawaii — Hurricane Iona has rapidly intensified into a Category 3 storm as it moves well south of the Hawaiian Islands. As of 5 a.m. Tuesday, Iona was located approximately 765 miles south-southeast of Honolulu, with maximum sustained...

You’ll “Think” You’re In Hawaii!

The First Presbyterian Church, in Conrad's hosting their Hawaiian Luau, this Friday. They're celebrating 3 years of serving Conrad, & the surrounding communities. Of course, every first Friday, of the month, the church serves up a FREE home-cooked...

Early Hawaiian petroglyphs are visible on a Big Island beach again with changing tides and shifting sands

Cultural practitioner Glen Kila walks around the petroglyphs carved into the rock at Pokai Bay during low tide, July 22, 2025, in Waianae, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Mengshin Lin) WAIANAE, Hawaii — Hawaiian petroglyphs dating back at least a...

Hurricane Iona Becomes Major Hurricane South of Hawaii; Near Category Four

Current view of Hurricane Iona from NOAA’s GOES-West weather satellite. The cluster of storms and showers on the east side of the hurricane is Tropical Storm Keli. Image: NOAA Hurricane Iona has intensified into a major hurricane as it spins about...

Iona strengthens into major hurricane south of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Keli follows

HONOLULU – Hurricane Iona strengthened into a Category 3 storm hundreds of miles southeast of Honolulu late Monday night local time, as Tropical Storm Keli follows on Iona’s heels several hundred miles to its east in the Central Pacific Ocean. The...

New Orleans girl with leukemia headed to Hawaii thanks to Make-A-Wish

Emily, a 14-year-old with leukemia, is going on a dream trip to Hawaii after a celebration at the Audubon Aquarium, thanks to Make-A-Wish and Genentech. NEW ORLEANS — A New Orleans teen is heading from the bayou to the beach for the trip of a...

No threat to Hawaii as Hurricane Iona, Tropical Storm Keli maintain strength

1/4 Swipe or click to see more CENTRAL PACIFIC HURRICANE CENTER The 5-day forecast track for Hurricane Iona. 2/4 Swipe or click to see more CENTRAL PACIFIC HURRICANE CENTER The 5-day forecast track for Tropical Storm Keli. 3/4 Swipe or click to...

Hurricane Iona, Tropical Storm Keli Rumble in the Central Pacific off Hawaii

A major hurricane was churning across the Pacific Ocean but was several hundred miles south-southeast of Hawaii and posed no threat to the islands, forecasters said Tuesday. Hurricane Iona is one of two major weather systems in the central Pacific...

Honolulu’s lawsuit against fossil fuel companies leads climate change legal fight

TRACKING IONA AND KELI | Hurricane Iona and Tropical Storm Keli strengthens south of Hawaii, no threat to land

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Hurricane Iona has become a powerful Category 3 storm in the Central Pacific, located about 765 miles south-southeast of Honolulu as of early Tuesday morning. With maximum sustained winds of 125 miles per hour, Iona is...

Tuesday Weather - Calm weather for Hawaii with some rain, waves and watching distant storms

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Hawaii is seeing scattered clouds and showers, mostly on the windward and mountain areas. Trade winds are picking up and will be moderate to breezy today. The weather should stay stable this afternoon, with moisture...

Alaska Airlines & Hawaiian New ATMOSpheric Program Announced On August 20, 2025

Alaska Airlines & Hawaiian made a “silent” announcement last week (read more here) when updating a web page that the new frequent flier program, combining Mileage Plan and HawaiianMiles, will launch on October 1, 2025. Then, Alaska further...

AP News: Hurricane Iona and Tropical Storm Keli rumble in the central Pacific off Hawaii

HONOLULU (AP) — A major hurricane was churning across the Pacific Ocean but was several hundred miles south-southeast of Hawaii and posed no threat to the islands, forecasters said Tuesday. Hurricane Iona is one of two major weather systems in the...

Hurricane Iona not expected to have direct impacts to Hawaii

HONOLULU (AP) -- A hurricane that developed rapidly Monday in the central Pacific Ocean was not expected to cause any issues for Hawaii, a federal meteorologist said, as Hurricane Iona trekked west over warm, open waters. "It's pretty high...

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for July 29, 2025

Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 68 to 74 near the shore to 54 to 60 at 4000 feet. North winds up to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Scattered showers in the morning, then isolated showers in the...